46 C.F.R. §§ 52.05-45

Current through September 30, 2024
Section 52.05-45 - Circumferential joints in pipes, tubes and headers (modifies PW-41)
(a) Circumferential welded joints of pipes, tubes and headers must be as required by PW-41 of Section I of the ASME BPVC (incorporated by reference; see § 52.01-1 ) except as noted otherwise in this section.
(b) (Modifies PW-41.1.) Circumferential welded joints in pipes, tubes, and headers of pipe material must be nondestructively examined as required by § 56.95-10 of this subchapter and PW-41 of Section I of the ASME BPVC.
(c) (Modifies PW-41.5.) Butt-welded connections must be provided whenever radiography is required by § 56.95-10 of this subchapter for the piping system in which the connection is to be made. When radiography is not required, welded socket or sleeve type joints meeting the requirements of PW-41.5 of Section I of the ASME BPVC may be provided.

46 C.F.R. §§52.05-45

CGFR 68-82, 33 FR 18815, Dec. 18, 1968, as amended by CGD 81-79, 50 FR 9434, Mar. 8, 1985; USCG-2003-16630, 73 FR 65161, Oct. 31, 2008
89 FR 50095, 9/10/2024